INTRODUCTION

   Summer is once again just around the corner and that means spending lots of time away from home and even your place of work (preferably at the beach). That also means that whether we like it or not our smartphone (especially if you happen to own an iPhone 6 like i do) and/or tablet is probably going to run out of battery while we're away so packing a good portable power bank with the rest of your things is never a bad idea. Choosing the right power bank however is not always the easiest thing and so people end up getting affordable models which however miss-out on certain technologies and features that could make their lives easier. One such model is the brand new Magnus Opus premium powerbank by Charged Power (CHJGD) which also happens to be on our test bench today.

   CHJGD pronounced 'Charged' from CHARGEDPOWER.COM is the ultimate premium brand for Portable Chargers and mobile phone accessories. Our wide range of products have been developed to help you get the most out of your devices in our digitally connected world; ensuring that you are always charged up, wherever you are. Ultra-thin, durable and well designed with our style conscious customers in mind, CHJGD portable power banks are the perfect travel companion compatible with Apple, Android devices and many more. Not only will you keep your device’s battery topped up, you stay connected in style. With an attractive array of colours to choose from, our elegant power banks have got different tastes covered! CHJGD provides a personalized experience, allowing you to choose which capacity is most suited to your energy needs. We also offer a range of durable, stylish and colorful retractable multi-chargers. With our dedicated technical sales support team ready to assist, choosing the right product for your device will never be a daunting task! We at CHJGD power are environmentally conscious and are passionate about providing sustainable technological solutions to the public. Reducing the carbon footprint is a global mission, one that we take seriously. Our solar power banks have built in photo-voltaic panels making the most of Mother Nature’s solar energy to recharge and retain high levels of power. Be a part of the global initiative to reduce unclean energy consumption, with our lean green charging machine. We believe in the quality of all our products and are proud to offer one year manufacturer’s warranty with every purchase, to help you get more from your device with confidence.

   The Magnus Opus is based around a 21000mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery pack (manufactured by LG) so right from the get go it's obvious that we're talking about a medium sized model. To make that somewhat easier for people to accept CHJGD has used a sleek glossy enclosure (currently available in black and white) which also has specific areas for your thumb and index fingers (thus making it easier to hold). In terms of features the Magnus Opus comes ready with two USB charging ports (one of which also supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 technology - enables optimum power transfer while maximizing efficiency), handy LED torch and a small LCD screen which displays the current battery charge. Unfortunately CHJGD is not very clear on the available electrical protections of the Magnus Opus but if there other less impressive models are any indication we should have over-heating and over-charge circuit protections here as well.

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

The power bank arrived inside a small box that has a product picture at the front right next to the main product features (thicker packaging would be nice).

All of the features are also showcased at the rear of the box.

Along with the Magnus Opus powerbank you will also get a cloth carrying pouch, USB to micro USB charging cable and the user manual.

THE MAGNUS OPUS 21000MAH

The 337g heavy glossy enclosure of the Magnus Opus measures 162mm in length, 65mm in width and 21mm in height.

Once again to see just how large or small the powerbank we have here is we placed the Magnus Opus it right next to several other models we're using in the lab including the CHJGD Ultra Compact Powerbank 10000mAh, Xtorm AL420 9000mAh, Luxa2 PL3 10400mAh models and the Luxa2 PL2 6000mAh.

At the top we find the small LCD screen and the power button (pressing the power button once turns the LCD screen on while pressing it twice lights up the LED torch).

As mentioned earlier the Magnus Opus is perhaps the only powerbank to ever pass from our lab that features a formed enclosure for your thumb and index finger.

The micro USB charging port is placed at the front of the enclosure right beneath the LED torch and the two USB ports.

Both the input and output electrical specifications are listed at the rear of the enclosure.

CONCLUSION

   The Magnus Opus may not feature the highest battery capacity in the market and it's certainly not the most feature-rich model either but thanks to its 21000mAh battery cells by LG and the Quick Charge 3.0 technology by Qualcomm it's without doubt a very interesting proposal by Charged Power. Unfortunately during our tests with all of our mobile devices we were unable to surpass 16000mAh (after 7 recharge cycles - give or take 300mAh) but as you already know from our previous tests advertised capacity is nowhere close to real capacity so this number is actually quite ok. Honestly there's nothing really wrong with the Magnus Opus powerbank. Yes we would like both USB charging ports to feature Quick Charge 3.0, a more powerful LED torch and yes we'd also like to see a rugged enclosure but that's just looking for something to say (we can't really have it all - hopefully however CHJGD will make one such model).

   Price is yet another thing the Magnus Opus premium powerbank has going for it since it currently retails for just USD39.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 38Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). True you can find lower cost models that offer just as much battery capacity but chances are not with LG cells (or Samsung for that matter) and certainly not with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Now we're not saying that the Magnus Opus is the best powerbank of its kind but it's still a very good proposal by CHJGD and it's certainly worth our Golden Award.

PROS

- Design (Available In Black & White)
- Quality (LG Cells)
- High Capacity (21000mAh)
- 2 Output Ports (Quick Charge 3.0)
- Built In LED Torch
- Digital Display
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Overall Size (For Some)